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  • US civil rights leader Martin Luther King,Jr. walks with supporters during the "March on Washington" 28 August, 1963
    US civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. walks with supporters during the "March on Washington" 28 August, 1963. (AFP/Getty Images)

    Seeing the Promised Land

    On this Martin Luther King Day, one of Dr. King’s disciples, Jesse Jackson, is pushing for the inclusion of poor and minority residents of New Orleans to be included in decisions about rebuilding their city. Plus: your one-minute readings on social justice and Monday morning politics.

Monday Morning Politics

Caroline Daniel, White House correspondent for the Financial Times,
- previews the Alito confirmation vote and Democrats' strategy going forward

» The Financial Times

Pushing the Limits

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and activist, Baptist minister, former presidential candidate, founder and president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
- on Dr. King's legacy and his work on behalf of New Orleans residents

» The Rainbow/Push Coalition

Martin Luther King Day Open Phones

listeners give their one minute readings on social justice in honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

The Brian Lehrer Show

Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Uncommon Indicators

The Brian Lehrer Show

The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.